So what did he do to celebrate?

This is not the first time that the two have faced off.

They first played in January, with Carlsen taking the victory.

Chess Pieces with King

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As day broke in India and word of Praggnanandhaa’s victory spread, he was flooded with messages.

Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent congratulations viaTwitter.

We are all rejoicing on the success of the young genius R Praggnanandhaa.

Proud of his accomplishment of winning against the noted champion Magnus Carlsen.

I wish the talented Praggnanandhaa the very best for his future endeavors.

By the time he was 12, he was a grandmaster.

As a kid picking up the sport, I had looked up to Magnus, hesaid.

I can always go back to this game and seek confidence whenever I need one in the future.

Watch as a 16-year-old chess prodigy defeats world champion Magnus Carlsen.

Listen to Praggnanandhaa reflect on his incredible victory.